This archive report was first published on 10 May 2021.
On May 3, 2021, a Turkish national named Selahaddin Gulen went missing, sparking a chain of events that has led to the summoning of three high-ranking Kenyan officials to court.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, DCI boss George Kinoti, and Inspector-General of Police Hillary Mutyambai are expected to appear in court today to explain the whereabouts of Selahaddin, a nephew of Turkish Opposition leader Fethullah Gulen.
According to court documents, Selahaddin's lawyers, Rachier & Amollo Advocates, had applied to have the three officials explain the location of their client, who allegedly went missing while on his way to the DCI headquarters on Kiambu Road to seek Interpol's assistance in clearing his name over allegations of crime in Turkey.
It is alleged that Selahaddin's disappearance is linked to a Red Notice issued by Interpol in 2016, which accused him of being involved in a failed coup attempt in Turkey. However, Selahaddin has denied any involvement in the coup, stating that the real motive behind the Red Notice was to target his uncle, Fethullah Gulen.
Selahaddin's abduction also comes a year after he sued the Kenyan government, seeking orders to stop his deportation. His case has sparked concerns about the safety of foreign nationals in Kenya and the potential for political interference in the country's justice system.
